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MBS Insurance & CRA merger realises early integration benefits
First 5000 | November 1, 2019The merger of MBS Insurance (MBS) and Complete Risk Analysis (CRA) that was announced in August has been completed, systems/processes integrated and the higher industry profile and national presence realising many benefits for the new entity.
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How the gig economy could create hidden tax issues
First 5000 | November 1, 2019Workers and employers are benefitting from the burgeoning gig economy in which people work part-time or on a project basis, often for a stable of employers. However, this is creating some uncertainty around whether people are independent contractors or employees, or a hybrid of both.
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Rehiring retrenched workers should be a condition of mining lease: Union
First 5000 | November 1, 2019The Miners Union today said a court decision overturning an appeal against the New Acland Stage 3 expansion had come too late to save the jobs of 150 mineworkers at the Darling Downs coal mine.
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Data#3 moves Sydney office to support business growth and digital transformation
First 5000 | October 31, 2019Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3 has relocated its Sydney office to support business growth in the region, to create an innovative working environment for customers and staff and to facilitate digital transformation.
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The art of creating brands that promote other brands
Alex Bill | October 31, 2019Before the internet transformed the world, branding was all about tangible things like packaging, logos and store designs.
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AFLW star Courtney Cramey teams up with Fiona Lawrie to headline local launch of Collective
MAS National | October 31, 2019MAS National are pleased to launch Collective – Inspiring Women in Business in South Australia, on Wednesday 20th November, 2019.
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Why face to face meetings may soon be a thing of the past
Andrew Tucker | October 30, 2019As technology continues to advance, businesses are ditching the face to face meetings and instead are opting for a video conference to save money, time, and the hassle of travelling.
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NSW leads the country in unlocking employment potential for refugees
First 5000 | October 30, 2019State government agencies and their partners are working in collaboration to connect refugee job seekers with secure, long-term employment.
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Financial planning practices can excel – but growth must be the focus
Ray Djani | October 30, 2019Generally speaking, boutique financial planning practices can excel and prosper in the new era of advice, however the rules have changed and standing still or staying small, is no longer an option.
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Negligent employers face jail under new workplace manslaughter laws
First 5000 | October 29, 2019Workplace manslaughter will become a criminal offence, under tough new legislation introduced in Victorian Parliament today.
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Strong climate policy could make Australia a world leader in coal-free steel
First 5000 | October 29, 2019An ambitious policy on climate change and zero-carbon industry could make Australia the first country in the world to produce coal-free steel, said climate think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) today.
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In it for the long-term: business, brand and marketing strategy
Rachel Bevans | October 29, 2019Having worked with mid-sized businesses, and evident in research by KPMG, BDO, Grant Thornton and the Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DOI) , the key problems are lower profit margins, cash flow and access to capital, explains Rachel Bevans.
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Why business owners should manage their business as an asset
First 5000 | October 28, 2019For many business owners, their business provides a means of employment and an income. Often, they started the business for that very purpose. However, by not treating their business as an asset, they could be missing out on growth opportunities, according to Andrew Laurie.
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Top recommendations for more productive brainstorming sessions
Carolin Petterson | October 28, 2019Brainstorming sessions can be an important process for any business. Carolin Patterson explains how to make your meeting a success with rather than leaving people feeling like they have wasted their time.
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Australian Space Agency signs with Maxar at IAC
First 5000 | October 28, 2019The Australian Space Agency signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with US based company Maxar Technologies at the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Washington DC, last week.